Get a world-class education with the solid Christian foundation you’re looking for at Liberty University. Here, you’ll gain the values, knowledge, and skills you’ll need for success in every aspect of life.

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Get your associate or bachelor’s degree here on the Liberty University campus. Choose from more than 200 undergraduate residential programs in a wide variety of fields. You can also tailor your degree and target your area of interest through our specialized minors and certificates.

Get a world-class education with the solid Christian foundation you’re looking for at Liberty University. Here, you’ll gain the values, knowledge, and skills you’ll need for success in every aspect of life.

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Get your associate or bachelor’s degree here on the Liberty University campus. Choose from more than 200 undergraduate residential programs in a wide variety of fields. You can also tailor your degree and target your area of interest through our specialized minors and certificates.

Volunteers are America’s greatest resource! The Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department counts on volunteers like you to lend their time and talent to assist with our operations. Opportunities to complete your Christian Service are available in the areas of athletics, youth, senior adults, Nature Zone, Community Market, special events, parks and trails. If you have an idea of how you can help, but don’t see a job listed, please call and talk to us to see how we can help you build your resume and contribute to a healthy, active, and educated community.

Community Centers

Center Assistant - Assists City staff with center programs and activities as follows:

After-School Program for ages 6 to 12 or teens 13 – 17. The program operates on weekdays from 3:00-6:00 pm. Assignments may include assisting with open recreation activities, providing homework help, reading with a child, assisting with a featured activity, playing outdoor and indoor games, preparing the center environment, assisting with computer lab, assisting with meals, or helping with a neighborhood event. Neighborhood centers are lively social hubs, located in Lynchburg's central city neighborhoods. Assistants must be able to work in a diverse and energetic environment which requires both structure and flexibility.

Senior Programs are offered at most of the community centers. Assignments may include interacting with participants, assisting with meal preparation, set up, clean up, and monitoring activities, and assisting with computer lab.

Event Volunteers – Assist with annual and special events when needed throughout the year. Duties may include set up, clean up, decorating, preparing food, serving food, parking assistance, providing information, and more. Events: Work Projects, Veterans’ Day Luncheon, Festival of Lights at Riverside Park Dec. – Jan., Egg Roll, Guinness Book World Record attempt at the Largest Tree Hug on April 29, 2017, and more.

Coaches are also needed for athletic partner organizations providing play in: Football, Cheerleading, Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Lacrosse and Tennis. Please check our website (teamsideline.com/lynchburg) for contact information for each of these organizations.

Nature Zone

Nature Zone Volunteer – Assist with the operation of the Nature Zone, feeding and handling animals, and cleaning cages. Welcome visitors and provide information about animals and ecosystems at the Nature Zone. Answer phones, providing general information regarding birthday parties and nature programs; set-up and assistance with birthday parties.

Parks and Trail Maintenance

Parks, Trails, and Gardens Assistant – Assist City staff with projects in the parks, trails, and gardens to keep areas mulched, clean, and well maintained for public use. Monday and Friday afternoons from 12:00 – 4:00 are the primary time frames, other times by arrangement.